Cyber Security Network Specialist

Job#: 3046760

Job Description:
Cyber Security Network Specialist

Location: Washington, District of Columbia (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Network Specialist to join a Cybersecurity Operations team. This role involves supporting cybersecurity policies, programs, and initiatives. The specialist will focus on cyber security network defense, continuous monitoring within the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and information verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts to support the mission defense team.
• Conduct active and passive Defensive Cyber Operations for In-House-Data-Management (DCO-IDM) to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze, and mitigate threats.
• Support the development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs, and compliance.
• Implement a Computer Network Defense (CND) team to respond to computer security incidents.
• Review and validate System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) forms to enforce compliance with regulations.
• Work with entities for firewall rule changes and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) waivers.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of countermeasures.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities on all configuration management changes.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Education: A bachelor's degree is required. Additional years of applicable experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience: 0-3 years of prior relevant experience in cyber security. Candidates should understand the difference between IT support and cyber security.

Technical Skills: Experience with Active Directory is required.

Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE or a higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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